Weight Loss Exercise Programs - Problems and Solutions

If you are dieting, it's inevitable -- at some point you'll have to pick a weight loss exercise program, then actually do it.

But what's a gal to do if she doesn't like exercise? Doesn't like to sweat too much?

Doesn't mind exercising but can't seem to find the time?

Doesn't know what exercises are best for losing weight?

For all of the above, you do have options to get your program underway.

The Big "M" - Metabolism and the Best Exercises

One of the reasons for a weight loss exercise program is to raise your body's metabolism. You know, the one that's probably out of whack from yo-yo dieting all these years. In order to substantially raise your metabolism, you need to exercise.

But not just any exercise will do it. Well, all exercise does it to some degree, but strength training will fire up your metabolism the most.

Now I'm not talking about turning into a body-builder here -- it's all about toning and shaping your muscles so that they look sleek and trim. And sleek is good -- it helps you look like you've lost even more weight!

Don't Like to Exercise?

If you know you need to exercise but you don't like to do it, you're in a lot of company. Maybe you have never liked to exercise, even as a child? Perhaps you used to enjoy things like bike riding, taking a walk, swimming, dancing -- but now feel awkward.

Start your exercising easy -- if you rush things, you'll likely hurt yourself and then really swear off exercise! Try a beginner balance ball route to ease into exercising. Even just 15 minutes a day can help.

Strength Training and Weight Loss

Strength training is the single best exercise for weight loss. Not because it burns more calories -- it usually doesn't -- but because it builds and tones your muscles the fastest. More muscles means a higher metabolism -- one that works for you all day and all night long.

You can try resistance bands, hand weights or using exercise machines in order to do strength training. Get a DVD and learn how to use hand weights or resistance bands in the privacy of your own home. These routines could take as little as 15 minutes!

More Information

If you'd like some additional information on weight loss exercise programs, look at:

http://www.losing-weight-over-40.com/weight-loss-exercise-programs.html

To your weight loss success!

Gail Nettles is a former couch potato who is discovering just how good losing weight feels! She operates the website http://www.losing-weight-over-40.com as a resource for women over 40 who want to lose weight for life.